Meet the Regions
Kaffa Zone
Primary Language: Kafficho
The birthplace of Arabica Coffee. Kaffa is a land of lush biosphere reserves and ancient kingdom history.
Bench Sheko
Primary Language: Bench / Sheko
The gateway to the Southwest, known for its vibrant trade hubs like Mizan Aman and rich agricultural potential.
Dawuro Zone
Primary Language: Dawuro
Home to the architectural marvel of the Halala Kella stone walls and breathtaking Gibe river landscapes.
Sheka Zone
Primary Language: Shakicho
Famous for its untouched bamboo forests and honey production, representing the region’s green soul.
West Omo
Primary Language: Dizi / Suri / Me’en
A land of vast pastoral beauty and unique cultural traditions, bordering the Omo National Park.
Konta
Primary Language: Konta
A resilient community known for its distinct linguistic heritage and growing contribution to regional stability.
News by Zone
Select a region to stay updated with local developments, cultural events, and community news.
Coffee Heritage & Development
New initiatives launched to boost organic coffee export from the heart of Kaffa…
View Kaffa News →Infrastructure Update
Road construction connecting Mizan Aman to surrounding woredas reaches 80% completion…
View Bench Sheko News →Tourism & Culture
The historical Halala Kella resort sees record visitors during the winter season…
View Dawuro News →Forest Conservation
New community-led project aims to protect the biosphere reserves in Sheka…
View Sheka News →Livestock & Trade
Market stabilization program introduced to support pastoralist communities…
View West Omo News →Educational Milestones
Three new secondary schools inaugurated to increase student enrollment in rural areas…
View Konta News →Broadcast Schedule
Stay tuned with Southwest Media Network (SMN). Programs are broadcast in regional languages and Amharic.
| Time | Program Name | Category | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 AM – 08:00 AM | Southwest Morning Rise | News & Talk | Amharic / Multi |
| 08:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Regional Development Hour | Documentary | Local Languages |
| 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM | Mid-Day Regional News | News | Amharic |
| 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM | Youth Voice Southwest | Entertainment | Multi-language |
| 08:00 PM – 09:30 PM | Prime Time News & Analysis | News | Amharic |
| 09:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Culture & Heritage | Culture | Kafficho / Bench / Sheko |